Specifications MPW bOX 2009.doc

Salient Characteristics and Specifications:

Each package shall consist of:

5 Boxes

10 Black Plastic Bags

12 Plastic Cable Ties

1.

Markings shall have the following characteristics:

a. Markings, letters, numbers and symbols, shall be orange.

b. Ink shall be Sun Chemical Corp Number GCMI 81.

c. Boxes shall be specifically marked as follows, in addition to the requirements of the Federal Specifications:

1. Shall provide arrows indicating “Burn Box Up”.

2. The biohazard symbol and “Biohazard Incinerate Only” identification on all four (4) sides of the box.

3. All markings shall be orange and placed directly on the exterior surface of the box.

4. Markings shall be the approximate size indicated on illustrations.

5. Markings shall not be camouflaged by the manufacturer’s name, address, product information, etc.

d. Markings of packaging for transportation shall be in accordance with code of federal regulations (CFR) Title 49, Transportation, Part 178.503

e. Sample of markings example attached as “sample A’ (forwarded under separate cover)

2. Boxes shall be:

a. Size (inside dimensions) shall be 18 inches (45.72cm) X 14 inches (35.56cm) X 18 inches (45.72cm).

b. Shall be oyster white

c. Shall be certified of meeting the following:

1. Bursting test of 250 lbs (113.40kg) per square inch.

2. Minimum Edge Crush Test (ECT) value of 40.

3. Minimum combined weight of facings, 111 pounds (50.35kg) per thousand square feet.

4. Size limit of 85 inches (215.90cm)

5. Gross weight limit of 80 lbs (36.29kg) (Box and contents).

6. Shall be made of flute corrugated cardboard

7. Joint shall be lapped and glued inside only.

d. Shall have a modified “I” top with locking tabs on flaps B. Flaps are to be labeled A, B, C. Folding instructions for the user to be on the “B” flap.

e. Shall have a “crash” bottom.

f. Boxes shall be manufactured of a minimum of 30% recycled material.

g. Shall be folded flat in package.

h. Boxes shall be marked showing certification of meeting the following:

1. Drop Test per CFR Title 49, Transportation, Part 178.603

2. Stacking Test CFR Title 49,Transportation, Part 178.606

3. Plastic bags shall be:

a. Polyethylene, low density, not less than .003 inches (.00762cm) thickness, Tolerance on thickness shall be minus 0 and + (plus) the standard of the industry.

b. Shall be 19 ½” inches (49.53cm) wide X 17 ½” inches (44.45cm) deep X 44 ½” inches (113.03cm) long, dimensions shall be inside measurements + ½” inch (1.27cm)

c. Type – flat, shall be one piece construction.

d. Style – sides shall be gusseted and the bottom shall be heat sealed.

e. Material – Shall be Grade A Polyethylene, untreated.

f. Shall be one piece construction, and shall have a tuck on sides between face and back of bag. Tucks shall be approximately 9 inches (22.86cm) wide from crease to edge and crease shall be parallel to the sides.

g. Bags shall be marked showing certification of also meeting the following:

1. Impact resistance as prescribed in ASTM D 1709.04

2. Tear resistance as prescribed in ASTM D 1922.03a

4. Ties shall be:

a. Plastic “electrical” cable ties, approximately 12” inches (30.48cm) long.

b. Shall be white

c. Shall automatically lock at any diameter.

d. Shall be a minimum of 70 lb (31.75kg) fasteners.

e. Shall have 12 cable ties per package.

5. Skid packaging:

a. Each individual package shall contain 5 boxes, 12 ties. And 10 black bags.

b. Each package shall be strapped with strapping both length and width to avoid slippage from skid

c. Ten packages shall be banded together making a bundle. Shall have 4 (four) “bundles” per skid.

d. Bundles shall be strapped to pallet and shrink wrapped to stabilize for shipping.

Testing Requirements:

The box, (non-bulk packaging) and the inner bags (Plastic film bags) will be tested and certified to meet the following specifications:

CFR Title 49, Transportation

Part 173.197 (a) General Provision

Part 173.197 (b) Non-Bulk Packagings

Part 173.197 (e) Inner packagings authorized for Large Packagings, Carts, and BOPs., and 178 Subpart M – Testing of Non-Bulk